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Use of non-alkalized cocoa solids in a drink

US6673379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2001
Grant dateJan 6, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G2200/00
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method of processing a fat-containing bean, e.g., cocoa beans, for producing solids comprising active polyphenols and/or fat-containing products, comprising extracting the fat to produce solids and fat-containing products. Additionally, the inventive method also provides cocoa compositions comprising at least one active polyphenol, wherein the concentration of the polyphenol(s) with respect to the nonfat solids is conserved with respect to the concentration of the active polyphenol(s) in the bean from which the compositions are derived.

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